NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea Discusses Challenges, His Future & More Ahead Of Dec. 31 Retirement
After two years on the job, Dec. 31 will be the last day on the job for New York City's 44th police commissioner.
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After two years on the job, Dec. 31 will be the last day on the job for New York City's 44th police commissioner.
One of the reasons why Adams, a former NYPD captain, was elected mayor was the belief that he would be able to make the city safer.
Overall, there have been 503 hate and bias crimes to date, up from 252 in 2020. That's a 100% increase.
Their last day will be Dec. 31.
The officer thought she had been called into the commissioner's office to receive a special award. Instead, she got a surprise proposal.
Mullins resigned from his union position after an FBI raid on his office and home on Oct. 5. He later filed for retirement from the department.
There has been a stunning about face by NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on the causes of the city's seemingly uncontrollable gun violence.
Other events this weekend include town halls, picnics, athletic events and vigils.
Police have arrested a West Side doorman and three out-of-state accomplices on charges of selling an arsenal of 80 weapons on the streets of Manhattan while numerous gun violence cases stun the city.
Just this week, three 16-year-old were shot and killed in separate incidents.
New York City Department of Education workers without at least one dose risk losing their jobs.
Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled reforms at Rikers.
Security is a high priority in New York City this weekend.
Police are searching for a suspect they said opened fire, but missed his intended target and shot an innocent bystander outside Penn Station.
Police have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Jerome Roman, from the Bronx. According to police, he is affiliated with a gang and has 25 prior arrests, which include for possession of a firearm.
With gang gun violence continuing to plague the city, and no immediate solutions in sight, the mayoral candidates jumped into the fray Tuesday.
The NYPD is remembering one of its own who became an advocate against gun violence after he was shot on the job.
None of the finger pointing can change the reality that the city has so far failed to stem the tide of gun violence. Shootings are up 68% so far this year.
New York's Bravest and Finest squared off on the gridiron Sunday, continuing an annual tradition.
The suspect in the recent attack on an Asian woman in Chinatown was no stranger to law enforcement. Alexander Wright's history of arrests is raising questions about what went wrong.
It's a joint initiative to renovate and reopen more than 100 basketball courts and soccer fields in all five boroughs.
Hundreds of people took to the streets on Tuesday, day into night, at times taking over the Brooklyn Bridge, honoring Floyd on the anniversary of his death.
De Blasio joined Rev. Al Sharpton and other to call for more police reforms, changes to the NYPD culture, and more community involvement.
The NYPD is celebrating efforts to recruit more diverse officers.
Giving high-fives and handshakes, 28-year-old Officer Brian McGurran was wheeled out of the hospital. He then got up and walked, just 13 hours after he was shot three times by a suspect.
Memorial services for Dr. Hazel Dukes, a trailblazing civil rights leader, will start Tuesday in Harlem.
Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-108 on Monday night.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is advocating for a birthing center in the Bronx.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, N.J. on Monday evening.
With public safety becoming a key focal point of the New York City mayor's race, Eric Adams lashed out Monday at opponents.
Memorial services for Dr. Hazel Dukes, a trailblazing civil rights leader, will start Tuesday in Harlem.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is advocating for a birthing center in the Bronx.
With public safety becoming a key focal point of the New York City mayor's race, Eric Adams lashed out Monday at opponents.
Newark Det. Joseph Azcona's wake will be held Thursday followed by his funeral Friday morning.
The arrest of a Columbia University graduate student and activist over the weekend has put a spotlight on First Amendment and immigration rights.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
We're getting the green light Tuesday, but that won't be the case Wednesday.
The weather is all over the place this week around the greater NYC area. The calendar says March, but it sure feels like January.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, N.J. on Monday evening.
Newark Det. Joseph Azcona's wake will be held Thursday followed by his funeral Friday morning.
The Jets have found their new quarterback, reportedly reaching a two-year, $40 million deal with free agent Justin Fields.
New Jersey Transit and its rail engineers union say an agreement has been reached on a new labor contract, averting a possible strike.
Police bunting was hanging outside a Newark police station on Sunday, minutes away from the home of the father of Newark Det. Joseph Azcona, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday.
An attempt to make s'mores accidentally sparked the massive brush fires that impacted the East End of Long Island, Suffolk County police said Monday.
The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers worked all day on Sunday to contain the perimeter.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
A new app will support local businesses on Long Island while aiming to save shoppers time, too.
The NY DMV wants to make it easier to get an appointment and get a Real ID, so it's opening select locations on Saturdays.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is advocating for a birthing center in the Bronx.
With public safety becoming a key focal point of the New York City mayor's race, Eric Adams lashed out Monday at opponents.
The arrest of a Columbia University graduate student and activist over the weekend has put a spotlight on First Amendment and immigration rights.
A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.
The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.
Many children with autism rely on Medicaid to get the critical therapy they need, but next year, New York state wants to cut spending by millions.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
CBS News New York has learned both New York measles patients -- an infant and a child from New York City -- have since recovered.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
There have been two confirmed measles cases in NYC, as the deadly outbreak continues to spread in Texas.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-108 on Monday night.
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2025 season, the team announced.
The Jets have found their new quarterback, reportedly reaching a two-year, $40 million deal with free agent Justin Fields.
Sam Colangelo scored twice, Lukas Dostal stopped 31 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 4-1.
Adam Fantilli's hat trick powered the Blue Jackets to a 7-3 win over the Rangers on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is advocating for a birthing center in the Bronx.
The future of Morris Park in the Bronx is looking a little brighter after a grant was approved for the area.
A controversial development is moving forward in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace after a recent City Council approval.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
NYC Health + Hospitals may soon close Neponsit Adult Day Health Care, upsetting members of one Queens community.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
A public viewing for the iconic civil rights leader will be held at 7 p.m. in Harlem, followed by her funeral Wednesday.
The U.S. market suffered its worst day of the year as concern grows over a tariff war. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook explains.
One passenger remains hospitalized with serious injuries after the bus flipped over Monday night on the Garden State Parkway in Montvale. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from investigators.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
It was a night of music to honor the late songstress, a national treasure and trailblazing musician who gave us decades of hits. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
